This season, the editorial staff of 11 Hauts-de-France offers you its typical team at the end of each month of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 competition. In March, RC Lens resumed its march forward in the wake of an irresistible Loïs Openda. For its part, LOSC relied on Lucas Chevalier and Jonathan David to stay in touch with the top 5. At the lower level, Amiens SC and VAFC were less festive. Discover our entire typical team.
The #11HDF of March 2023
Lucas Chevalier (LOSC): once again, the young goalkeeper of LOSC was very reassuring. On the goals Lille conceded in March, Lucas Chevalier was never at fault. It is in particular thanks to him that the Dogues brought back the three points of Toulouse. Enough to satisfy Sylvain Ripoll and be called up to the France U23 team, with a tenure on Saturday in England.
jonathan gradet (RC Lens): whether in a defense of four or five, the former Caennais is definitely a safe bet! Whether against Clermont alone alongside Kevin Danso or against Angers with a quick tactical adaptation to find a 3-4-3, Jonathan Gradit excelled again in March. In addition to his ability to be a quality raiser, he was also intractable defensively.
Kevin Dance (RC Lens): the embodiment of quiet strength. With it, the RC Lens can travel and see very far. Still as intractable in duels, he let absolutely nothing pass (11 clearances while displaying more and more serenity in the construction. If the artesian club conceded only one goal in three games, it n is clearly no stranger to it.
Alex Sandro (LOSC): A real wild card for Paulo Fonseca, Alexsandro had his chance several times thanks to central hinge injuries. By his size and his ability to impose himself in duels, he quickly became indispensable. On a corner, his large size allowed him, not without determination, to score against Toulouse. These precious minutes allowed him to reveal himself and show his full potential. In the absence of Tiago Djalo, he could well settle in the starting eleven.
Aymen Boutoutaou (VAFC): the young attacking midfielder of the VAFC was a hit during the month of March. Aymen Boutoutaou started in all the matches of this third month of the year. In addition to playing more than 80 minutes per match, he was above all one of the most interesting players on the pitch. As soon as VA managed to create a dangerous situation, number 18 was no stranger to it. Enough to confirm his place in the starting eleven.
Angelo Fulgini (RC Lens): and to say that he only arrived on the last day of the winter transfer window… The integration of Angelo Fulgini was quick and successful on the pitch. In an eccentric playmaker role, placed on the left wing a very large majority of the time, the former Mainz player established himself as a safe bet very early on in his new colors thanks to sparkling performances.
Antoine Leautey (Amiens SC): without him, this month of March would have been very gloomy for Amiens SC. Scorer against Pau, will-o’-the-wisp at Saint-Etienne, the only player to float against Paris FC and decisive passer for Janis Antiste against Rodez, he was in all the (rare) good shots in March. And if it is true that he is beginning to be won over by a sin of individualism, probably out of frustration with the current situation, he is nonetheless the most regular and successful player in Amiens SC. .
Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens): a time placed on the wing on his arrival in a three behind system, Adrien Thomasson clashed in a position he masters much better, that of torchbearer of a 4-3-3. Real poison in the pressing, the former Strasbourg player was essential with the ball, being a real master at playing. Precious.
jonathan david (LOSC): in March, the record of the Canadian striker is four goals in three matches played. Thanks to his achievements, he also became LOSC’s top scorer in the 21st century by overtaking Eden Hazard. Jonathan David is also the top scorer in the Ligue 1 with 19 achievements. For the moment, only Kylian Mbappé is doing as well. Strong, very strong.
Adrian Grbic (VAFC): arrived during the winter transfer window, the Austrian striker has integrated quite well into his new team. After seven league games, Adrian Grbic’s tally is five goals and one assist. And in the game, his height and physique allow him to control almost any aerial ball and his back-to-goal play is also a huge asset for the club. He is also known for his efficiency on set pieces. The proof is his second goal against Bastia.
Loïs Apenda (RC Lens): He took a long time to find his way back to the nets, but with five goals in the last two games of the month but also an interesting match against LOSC, it was difficult to miss the one who is now there fourteen league goals with RC Lens. Openda was very important to sign two straight wins, putting the Sang et Or back on the Ligue 1 podium.
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